it wasn't long,
the amount of time you were really gone.
but, it felt like a lifetime.
you stumbled into our home,
the smell of booze oozed off you.
it was so bad,
i cried when i saw you.
your lipstick smudged,
a smile plastered there that didn't quite look right under your broken eyes.
your clothes were disheveled and your mascara was running.
when you saw me your smile only grew,
Jax! i missed ya sooooooo much!
i couldn't think of anything to say to you.
i picked up the nearest cloth,
which happened to be a white towel,
and ran it under warm water.
when i sat you down in the dining room you tried to embrace me,
i held you back and wiped your face.
stop doing that!
i need my makeup,
it makes me so pretty!
i pushed your hands away.
you don't need it Cara.
yes i do!
she swatted at my hands,
but i just kept going until all of it was gone,
and all that was left was you.
you sobbed,
you ruined it!
it's gone!
my pretty is all gone!
i shook my head,
no,
it came back.
i half carried you,
half dragged you,
to the bathroom.
i ran the water warm while i sat you on the toilet.
stay there.
i rushed into the bedroom where i pulled out a nightgown for you to wear.
when i returned you were in the tub,
clothes and all,
you were fast asleep.
i wasn't even gone for a minute.
i carefully scrubbed your hair and body,
removing leaves and sticks from your knots.
i sobbed.
i hated this
but it was all worth it
because in the end,
i got you.
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Cranes and Secrets
RomanceBefriending a girl that just escaped a toxic relationship they fall for each other like no one else matters, but will each other's secrets make their relationship stronger? Or will it break them apart? Despite love, family also resigns in the heart...
